2008 Titan Defect?

[jaimr]

What does it hurt to have the shocks top out??? I don't understand what the problem would be.

[bbomar]

Originally Posted by jaimr

What does it hurt to have the shocks top out??? I don't understand what the problem would be.

Here's a technical question for you.........

What is the purpose of shocks a vehicle?

Answer that, and you will no why it's important.

[jaimr]

I understand the purpose of a shock. My point is that the problem with the shock topping out is that it will destroy the shock. That hasn't happened in this case. So this guy wants to file a lemon law claim on a problem that hasn't happened.

[54warrior]

Originally Posted by jaimr

I understand the purpose of a shock. My point is that the problem with the shock topping out is that it will destroy the shock. That hasn't happened in this case. So this guy wants to file a lemon law claim on a problem that hasn't happened.

CORRECT!!!

...problem that hasn't happened YET!!

[08SE]

The point is the shock will destroy itself in a matter of a very short time! The entrance to my gym has 4 large speed bumps, I get my clunk at 5mph. I get passed on the speed bumps. The shock will start to leak at the seals. "just a matter of time". I have 3,914 miles on my 08 SE CC. Lemon Laws vary from state to state. Mine states that if it effects the safety of my truck/car (a blown shock will increase my stopping distance) or if it effects the resale value it can be Lemon Lawed. Would you buy a slightly used Nissan Titan with 4,000 miles and 2 sets of leaky shocks that will you get you sea sick on highway voyage?

[54warrior]

Originally Posted by 08SE

The point is the shock will destroy itself in a matter of a very short time! The entrance to my gym has 4 large speed bumps, I get my clunk at 5mph. I get passed on the speed bumps. The shock will start to leak at the seals. "just a matter of time". I have 3,914 miles on my 08 SE CC. Lemon Laws vary from state to state. Mine states that if it effects the safety of my truck/car (a blown shock will increase my stopping distance) or if it effects the resale value it can be Lemon Lawed. Would you buy a slightly used Nissan Titan with 4,000 miles and 2 sets of leaky shocks that will you get you sea sick on highway voyage?

They won't start leaking. They'll just ride worth crap, like they already are.

and yes, I'd buy a slightly used nissan with crappo shocks.

your best bet is to suck it up, spend $240 and get a set of Bilstein Replacement shocks from PRG Products.

[08SE]

I know, money just a little tight and truck payment coming up. Thanx for all your info warrior!

[Mrhavasu]

My 08 does it to.

[BK19702]

Originally Posted by 08SE

The point is the shock will destroy itself in a matter of a very short time! The entrance to my gym has 4 large speed bumps, I get my clunk at 5mph. I get passed on the speed bumps. The shock will start to leak at the seals. "just a matter of time". I have 3,914 miles on my 08 SE CC. Lemon Laws vary from state to state. Mine states that if it effects the safety of my truck/car (a blown shock will increase my stopping distance) or if it effects the resale value it can be Lemon Lawed. Would you buy a slightly used Nissan Titan with 4,000 miles and 2 sets of leaky shocks that will you get you sea sick on highway voyage?

Yes, I would buy a slightly used Titan with leaky shocks since I would replace the shocks anyway. You may be able to push for replacement shocks from the dealer. You are under 12,000 miles so if you kick and scream enough they should replace them since they have worn so fast. This is not the answer to the problem, but may buy you some time until you get some funds to replace the OEM shock with an upgraded product.

[dc_909]

haven't noticed it on my 08, then again, mine is lowered with the McGaughy's 2/3 kit, so I am not going over speed bumps at any great speeds

I am in the mix to replace the rears though

[54warrior]

This guy says it best...

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/1213232-post3.html

[hkusp45]

Arent the fronts coilovers or some sort of strut?

[54warrior]

Originally Posted by hkusp45

Arent the fronts coilovers or some sort of strut?

They are coilovers.

[AnonymousGuy]

Originally Posted by 08SE

The point is the shock will destroy itself in a matter of a very short time! The entrance to my gym has 4 large speed bumps, I get my clunk at 5mph. I get passed on the speed bumps. The shock will start to leak at the seals.

No it won't

[AnonymousGuy]

Originally Posted by 54warrior

You'll hear a loud bang or clunk when going over a speed bump or something similar. First, the suspension will compress when you initially hit the bump. Next, as you go across the bump and the suspension begins to rebound, combined with the truck now being 'across' the bump, the suspension is forced downward to it's limits, which just so happens to be limited by the shock itself. The shock 'tops' out and prevents the suspension from drooping any further.

You were good up to here.

The clucking sound is the shock topping out/destroying itself.

This is where you are right and wrong. The noise is the shock topping, but it is not destroying itself. It is supposed to top out.

all shocks (even air shocks) use oil for damping, so they are all hydraulic. As for the stock shocks, instead of nitrogen or a spring to keep the oil in its place, they use a piece of cellular foam to act as a spring. as the foam breaks down (ususally in weeks) the shock will loose performance.

The stock shocks use oil for damping, and that's all that's correct with this statement. The rest is wrong, as it relates to Titan dampers.